Transit Analysis — 20 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 20 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (60.7% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The day's dominant signature is one of disciplined emotional expression and structural re-evaluation, anchored by the Moon's arrival in Capricorn, where it forms a close conjunction with the Capricorn Ascendant (orb 1.75°). This grounds the day's mood in ambition and responsibility, but it's not without significant pressure. Retrograde Saturn in Aries delivers a challenging square to the Ascendant (orb 1.25°), demanding a review of personal boundaries, authority, and long-term plans. This creates a push-pull between the desire to build and the need to first deconstruct what is no longer working. The shift of the Jaimini Atmakaraka from yesterday's Moon to today's Sun places the soul's focus squarely on the themes of service, health, and perfection, as the Sun moves through the final degrees of Virgo.
The Waxing Gibbous Moon, with 60.7% illumination, continues to build energy towards the upcoming Full Moon, encouraging refinement and adjustment of intentions set at the last New Moon. A separating sextile between the Sun and Mars (orb 1.9°) provides a lingering current of productive, focused energy, helping to channel the day's serious tone into tangible action. However, relational intensity also remains from a separating square between Venus in Scorpio and retrograde Pluto (orb 2.14°), suggesting that power dynamics and deep-seated values are still being processed. Communication may feel somewhat restricted or sober, a remnant of the separating Mercury-Saturn opposition (orb 2.55°).
The BaZi chart undergoes a dramatic transformation from the previous day, shifting to a Ding You (Yin Fire Rooster) Day Master. With the Day and Month pillars being identical, and the Year and Hour pillars also being identical (Bing Wu), the chart is intensely focused. An abundance of Fire elements creates a strong theme of Companion and Rob Wealth, fueling ambition and social activity, while the double Rooster branch provides a strong foundation of Indirect Wealth. This points to a day driven by a collective or competitive pursuit of tangible results and financial opportunities, with a very bright, but potentially overwhelming, energetic signature.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 11° 10' 34'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 27° 3' 48'' | Direct |
| Moon | Capricorn | 9° 25' 38'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 14° 58' 20'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 5° 22' 12'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 25° 9' 44'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 17° 32' 33'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 12° 25' 19'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 39' 40'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 10' 0'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 13' 31'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 2' 43'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 17' 43'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 17' 43'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 0° 29' 2'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 26° 21' 0'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 23° 4' 26'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Gibbous | 60.7% | 102.36° | 21.1 days | 6.4 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.06° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 0.44° | Separating |
| Saturn Square Ascendant | 1.25° | — |
| Moon Conjunction Ascendant | 1.75° | — |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.75° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.75° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 1.9° | Separating |
| Mars Sextile Midheaven | 2.09° | — |
| Venus Square Pluto | 2.14° | Separating |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 2.19° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 2.19° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.44° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.49° | Applying |
| Mercury Opposition Saturn | 2.55° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile Jupiter | 2.57° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 2.68° | Applying |
| Moon Square Saturn | 2.99° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.18° | Separating |
| Sun Square Lilith | 3.42° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Ascendant | 3.8° | — |
| Sun Conjunction Midheaven | 3.99° | — |
| Moon Sextile Venus | 4.06° | Separating |
| Mars Square Chiron | 4.88° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 4.89° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 5.12° | Separating |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 5.32° | Separating |
| Moon Square Mercury | 5.55° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Ascendant | 5.81° | — |
Houses (Whole Sign)
| House | Sign |
|---|---|
| 1st | Capricorn |
| 2nd | Aquarius |
| 3rd | Pisces |
| 4th | Aries |
| 5th | Taurus |
| 6th | Gemini |
| 7th | Cancer |
| 8th | Leo |
| 9th | Virgo |
| 10th | Libra |
| 11th | Scorpio |
| 12th | Sagittarius |
Jaimini Chara Karakas
| Karaka | Role | Planet | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Soul | Sun | 27.06° Virgo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mars | 25.16° Cancer |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Jupiter | 17.54° Leo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Mercury | 14.97° Libra |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 12.42° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Moon | 9.43° Capricorn |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Venus | 5.37° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 1.70° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Purva Ashadha | 2 | Venus | Moksha | Artha |
| Sun | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
| Moon | Purva Ashadha | 1 | Venus | Moksha | Dharma |
| Mercury | Hasta | 4 | Moon | Moksha | Moksha |
| Venus | Swati | 2 | Rahu | Artha | Artha |
| Mars | Punarvasu | 4 | Jupiter | Artha | Moksha |
| Jupiter | Ashlesha | 3 | Mercury | Dharma | Kama |
| Saturn | Revati | 1 | Mercury | Moksha | Dharma |
| Uranus | Rohini | 1 | Moon | Moksha | Dharma |
| Neptune | Uttara Bhadrapada | 2 | Saturn | Kama | Artha |
| Pluto | Uttara Ashadha | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
| Chiron | Ashwini | 2 | Ketu | Dharma | Artha |
| Northnode | Dhanishta | 4 | Mars | Dharma | Moksha |
| Southnode | Magha | 2 | Ketu | Artha | Artha |
| Lilith | Mula | 2 | Ketu | Kama | Artha |
| Midheaven | Uttara Phalguni | 1 | Sun | Moksha | Dharma |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Aries | 4 |
| Sun | Virgo | 9 |
| Moon | Pisces | 3 |
| Mercury | Aquarius | 5 |
| Venus | Leo | 2 |
| Mars | Aquarius | 8 |
| Jupiter | Virgo | 6 |
| Saturn | Cancer | 4 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 |
| Pluto | Libra | 1 |
| Chiron | Capricorn | 1 |
| Northnode | Gemini | 9 |
| Southnode | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 1 |
| Midheaven | Cancer | 7 |
| Selena | Leo | 8 |
BaZi Four Pillars 八字
| Pillar | Stem | Branch | Animal | Ten God | Nayin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 比肩 Companion | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 日主 Day Master | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Hour | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Companion 比肩), 己 Ji (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Companion 比肩), 己 Ji (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
Key Highlights
☽ Moon & Ascendant — Capricorn 9° 25' (Moon Conjunction Ascendant (orb 1.75°))
Intensity: Strong
The emotional tenor of the day aligns perfectly with the outward persona, creating a mood that is serious, pragmatic, and goal-oriented. With both the Moon and Ascendant in Capricorn, feelings are channeled into productive work, long-term planning, and the fulfillment of responsibilities.
♄ Saturn & Ascendant — Aries 12° 25' RETROGRADE (Saturn Square Ascendant (orb 1.25°))
Intensity: Challenging
A significant structural test presents itself, pitting the impulsive, individualistic drive of retrograde Saturn in Aries against the conventional, disciplined nature of the Capricorn Ascendant. This aspect creates friction and forces a necessary re-evaluation of personal authority, limitations, and the very foundations upon which you are building your identity.
♀ Venus & Pluto — Scorpio 5° 22' & Aquarius 3° 13' RETROGRADE (Square (orb 2.14°, separating))
Intensity: Mild-Challenging
Intensity in relationships, finances, and core values is still a palpable theme, though the peak of this transit has passed. Venus in its domicile of Scorpio craves depth and authenticity, while retrograde Pluto unearths subconscious compulsions and societal power dynamics, forcing a confrontation with hidden truths.
☉ Sun — Virgo 27° 3' (Jaimini Atmakaraka (Soul Planet))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
The Sun becomes the primary indicator of the soul's purpose for the day, a significant shift from yesterday's lunar focus. Positioned in the late degrees of Virgo, the Atmakaraka Sun emphasizes a deep need for order, refinement, and meaningful service, urging a final push to perfect details and bring a cycle of work to a successful close.
BaZi Summary
The Day Master is Ding You, Yin Fire seated on a Yin Metal Rooster. This evocative image of a candle flame on polished metal suggests artistry, refinement, and sharp insight. The Day Master is very strong, being rooted in the powerful Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) pillars in the Year and Hour. The chart is dominated by the Ten Gods of Companion (比肩) and Rob Wealth (劫财), indicating a day of intense social interaction, ambition, and potential competition. The double Rooster branches provide a strong foundation of Indirect Wealth (偏财), focusing this fiery, social energy towards the pursuit of opportunities and tangible assets. The repetitive pillar structure—Ding You in the Month and Day, Bing Wu in the Year and Hour—creates a highly focused and potent, if somewhat inflexible, energy signature geared toward action and attainment.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 20 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.